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Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1848), 1859-02-09

Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1848), 1859-02-09 page 1

a a, k 'II a v giiii 4 VOLUME XXII. COLUMBUS, OHIO, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 9, 1859 NUMBER 145., 6 Mo tatc goimmL , DAILY, TKI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY, BT , COOKE MILLERS. Offlc Id HHUr'i Building, No. Ill East Town street. . Term Invariably in Advance. DaiiT SO 00 per year. By the Carrier, per week, 12 cts. Tm-Weeki.t, . . 8 00 per year, Kittr, 1 60 " ERMS OK DAILY ADVERTISING BY THE SQUARE, (jr. mkm oa less make a sotaie.) One square 1 year, $16 00 One square 3 weeks, One " 2 weeks, One " 1 week, One " 3 ilaye, One 2 days, One " 1 day, f3 60 3 00 1 60 1 00 76 60 One One One One One V montlu, 6 montlu, U 00 10 Of) S months, S montlu, 8 00 6 AO 4 60 . 1 month, WEEKLY ADVERTISING Per Square, of 300 erne more or line, three week! ....81. VI Per Square, each week In addition 87 Per Square, three montlu u 6.00 Per Square, six montlu 9.00 Por Square, one year 10.00 Displayed Advertisements lialf more than the above ratca. Advertisements leaded and placed In the oolump of Special Notices, doalU the ordinary ratu. All notices required to be published by law, legal rates. If ordered on the Inside exclusively after the tint week, 60 per cent, more than the atmre rates; but all such will appear In the Trl-Weekly without ohargo. Dullness Cards, not exceeding Sve Hues, per year, Inside, 12.60 nor line; outside t'i. Notices of meetings, charitable societies, Are companies, Ac, half price. Advertisements not accompanied with written directions will be inserted till forbid, and charged accordingly." All Tranritnt Adeertieemente mutt 6e paid in advance. This rule will not be varied from. Under the present system, the advertiser pays so much for the space he occupies, the clmntr.es being chargeable with the composition only. This plan, is now generally adopted. MASONIC CALENDAR. STATED MEETINGS. COLtTMMTS LODGE, No. 30 Second and Fourth Tumi days. W. D. Fat, Sec'y. Amasa Jones, W. M. MAGNOLIA LODGE, No. 20 Kirst and third Tuesdays. L. 0. Thrall, Sec'y. Tuos. Spakbow, W. M. OHIO CHAPTER, No. 12 First Saturday In each mo. R. A. Exr.ur, Sec'y. J. F. Pabk, II. P. COLUMBUS COUNCIL, No. 8 First Friday In each tonth. 0. Wilsox, Sec'y. A. B. Roiunson, T. I. G. H. JIT. VERNON ENCAMPMENT, No. 1 Last Thursday In each mo. A. B. Robinson, Kco. W. B. Thraix, G.C. 5StyS STATED MEETINGS. COLUM ItltS LODGE, No. 0 Meets Monday evening. John Otstott, N.G. Joint Unoi.es, Sec'y. CENTRAL LODGE, No. 23 Meets Thursday evening. L. A. Dr.Ntu, N.G. J. 0. Decker, Sec'y. EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 146 Meets Wednesdny even-ng. J. J. Funston, N.G. Jas. H. Stai'rino, Sec'y. CAPITOL LODGE, No. 334 Meets Friday evening. 0. 8cott, N.G. G. F. O'Habra, Sec'y. CAPITOL ENCAMPMENT, No. 6 Meets every Tuesday evening. Jas. II. Stadrino, CP. Jos. Dowoall, Scrllie. JAMES S. -cVCTSTICT. AU'y at Law and Notary Public, COLUMBUS, OHIO, At office of P. B. A Jas. A. Wilcox, No. 7 South High St. nov24 S. W. ANDREWS. ATTOBNEY -A.T LAW, Office No. 3 Johnson Building, High Street, - - . COLVMBVB, OHIO. ' nov29 ly ALLEN CI. THURMAN, Attorney at Xjvot. COLUJUUUS, OHIO, fe20 Office on High street, between Friend and Mound. A. II. BUTTLES, Attorney and Oounaiel1 or a,t Ijaw. For the present at the Clerk's Office. fclO R. K. CHAMPION, Denier iu Ooal cj Oolio, Yard and Office near Railroad Depot, no2 COLUMBUS, OHIO. M. C. LIf.LEY, . Boolt-Blndor, AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, High street, between Broad and Gay ats., no18 COLUMBUS, OniO. Anton Wagner, SOUTH STREET, BETWEEN F1KTU AND 8IXT MANUFACTURES AND REPAIRS VIOLINS AND Double Bass at the shortest notice, and at the lowest price. Also, manufactures and repairs Bird Caoes nolMtf O. II. LATIMER, No. 236 High Street, between Rick and Friend, T7"EEP8 CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE ASSORT .IV ME NT of Cakes, Crackers, Breads, Fresh Oysters, Fruits, Nuts, and tamlly Groceries. Also, a largo stock of Candies and choice Confectionery, DtcTGivc me a call, and buy a prime article cheap. nov20 8m Ooal, Coal. mnE RCBSURIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO FUR' J. N1SII the best qualities of Stove and Grate Coal, at the lowest prices. Office and Yard corner of Gay and Third sts. au4 A. BARLOW, . JOHN W. BAKER, REAL ESTATE BROKER, Office In the Odeon Building, Columbus, Ohio, It, TILL DEVOTE A PORTION OK HIS TIME TO V Buying and Selling Property for others, Negotiating Loans and Milking Collections, In Franklin and adjoining Uounttes, on ttie most unerai terms. Lotters addressed, with postage stamp Inclosed, will receive prompt attention. Reference Any cltiKen of Columbus. Ja23 SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. T D. BALL, NO. 1M HIGH ST., SADDLER. HAR- J . fK3, Collars, Whips, ami every description of Goods in our line constantly on hand , and manufactured to order. 1 REI'AIltING promptly nnd neatly executed. iter Cash paid for Ulrica 1 novMly WILLIAM A. GILL., COLUMBUS, OHIO, AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE And Seed Store, DKAI.KR IN GENERAL HARDWARE, NAILS, GLASS, SASH, I'UTTV, CORDAGE, Guns, Pistols, Wood and Willow Ware, Leather and Rubber Belting, Lace Leather, IIono and Pecking. nnr24 COLUMBUS MACHINE COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS, Castings, Mill-Gearing, Machinery. ALSO RAILROAD WORK OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. Columtms, Ohio. CHARLES AM DOS, Sup't. P. AM DOS, Treas. decll BUCKEYE HOUSE. Broad Street, oppotitt Of N. W. Corner ol Uu Stale House, COLUMBUS, OHIO. A. W. Dolson. Proprietor. HAVINO RECENTLY LEASED THIS OLD AND well known establishment, and re.ftirTiishml. m.fittMri and improved it in every department, tlio Proprietor feols jiiBiiiiwi m eiannn mat it ts now one or the best Hotels, in rospeet to boardlnfr, lodginn, and general accommodations, In Columbus, and the patronage of the traveling public is therefore respectfully solicited. It is tho intention of the Proprietor to sot as good a Table at wis other Hotel. The waiiors are all exiwrlenccd and attentive, which fact will add much to the comfort of natrons. All the Stages and uuiiuuusee running 10 or irom uoiiimbtia.aRll at ths Buck, eye House, and it is therefore eligible In oonnoctlon with the Hotnl Is a largo and commodious STABLE, capable of comfortably holding One Hundred and MRS. HOPPERTOIV, TTAS OPENED A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF 11 Parisian Millinery, Which was bought at tho lowest pjnh price ; and a rlrher and more varied assortment of FEATHERS, FLOWERS CAPS, I1EAD-DKKSH1SS, HAIR ORNAMENTS AND ri no, etc., never Derore offered to the Ladles of Columbus. Also, Embroideries very cheat). Victoria Self Adjuitlug Cnrrets, Natural Hair Hands. llrIH. Wlr mnl furl. All Orders Attended to With Neatness and Elegance. MRS. nOPPERTON, grateful for past favors, solicits sep'M GREAT laSTDUOElwrETsfTS TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT TO ALL CASH 0U8- oeli No. 178 High st. Columbus, 0, RANDALL & ASTON. . Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Hooka and Btatlouory ULAMi 11UUHS, WALL AND WINDOW PAPERS, OIL PAINTINGS, LITHOGRAPHS AND ENGRAVINGS, WINDOW SHADES, CORNICES AND FIXTURES, BUFF AND GREEN HOLLANDS, GILT AND ROSEWOOD MOULDINGS. WtTFRAHES on hand and made to order. sTPAPERS of almost every description. And sn endless varletv of FANCY AND USEFUL AR TICLES for Ladles nnd Gentlemen, all of which will be sold ry low for CASH, at Whiting's old stand. No. OK High street, Columbus, Ohio. inar31 NJHA7- BOOKS AT RANDALL & ASTON'S. NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND. The Inheritance of the Saints, by Gutherle, author of the Uoel of Exokiel, The Power of Prayer, by S. J. Prime; showing the wonderful displays of Divine Gruco at the Fulton St., and other Religious meetings In New York. In and Around Stamhoiil. Notes from li. Ward Beecher's Discourses. Life of a Itl'en Saviour. The New Priest. The Ministry of Lire. Rills from the Fountain of Life; or Short Sermons for Children. Outlines of Creation. New supply of Blckerstnth on the Lord's Supper, which every Christian should read. JaulO EUREKA! EUREKA 1 1 CLARK'S INDELIBLE PENCILS, FOR marking all kinds of clothing. Something new under Hits sun. They sell fast, and ard warranted. Price 2li cts jazz- llA.IUALLi A1U.. Thermometers ! Thermometers ! A SURE INDICATOR OF THE PRES. ent.at RANDALL 4 ASTON'S. JnIO "What Hill He Io will. HI" BBLWER'S LAST WORK, JUST RE CE1VED by JaM RANDALL A ASTON. AMERICAN ALMANAC FOR 1850. Also new edition of 1'rue and I. Ja28 RANDALL A ASTON. PHYSICIAN'S Visiting Lists far 1880, Just recei-ed by RANDALL A ASTON. REMOVAL. HENRY BTHTJ3STTEPI, DRUGGIST AM) APOTHECARY, HAS REMOVED HIS STOCK OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES from the comer of lliirh and Gnv streets, to his new room on the WEST SIDE OF HIGH, A FEW utnn south vr town btkkkt. I have fitted up my now Slnro Room In a very neat and attractive style, and have added considerably to my former stock. MT Particular attention will be riven to filling Phvsl- clans' prescriptions, and to the prosecution of a legitimate iriig cosiness, jiy carcmi personal attention, 1 nnpo to meet a fair share of patronage. II. B. HUNTER. myii my CREAM TARTAR, Bl-CARII. SODA, TAYLOR'S MU8-tnrd, Cnrrie Powder, Ground Cloves. Powdered Cinna mon, Nutmegs, Mace, and a genernl assortment of Spices, forsalehy my'21 11. B. HUNTER. B IRD SEED. HEMP, CANARY AND RAPE HEED, lor sale iy iniyaij 11. 11. lllfnTc.lt. CHOICE LOT OF CIGARS OF THE FIRST BRANDS . for sale, Wholesale anil Retail. II. B. HUNTER. PURE WINES AND BRANDY, FOR MEDICAL PUR-poses, for sale by my21 H. II. HUNTER. s COTCH ALE AND LONDON PORTER GENUINE for sale by my21 II. B. HUNTER. 13 URNING FLUID, LAMPS AND WICKINO, LARD Oil, Alcohol, Ac., for sale by II. B. HUNTER. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, Combs, Fine Toilet Sonne, Tooth Paste and Powder, Hair Oils and Pomatiee, and all articles belonging to the Toilet, for sale by II. B. HUNTER. DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY Flue Soaps, Combs, Brushes, Ac, for sale liT my'Jl II. B. HUNTER. XV. AVILLSHIRE RILEY, DENTIST. TJOOMS IN A3IB0S' IIALL, HIGH STREET. TEETH j. v extracted tn a scientlllc manner, and Sets lur- tfj. olshed that are warranted to plmso. novlu tzfti' C. BREYFOCLE, MERCHANT TAILOR, llfOULD MOST RESPECTFULLY AN. V V NOUNCE to the citlsensof Columbus and vicinity that he has opened a new and splendid assortment of Fall ana winter uoods, consisting or CLOTHS, CASSMERES, YESTLGS, Ac, all of which I am determined to sell at the present reduced Cash prices. I have secured the services of T. B. COOKE, who Is an experienced and skillful Cuttf.r. I am prepared to do the bttl work on the most reasonable terms. Custom Work solicitod. Cutting done and warranted to nt tr properly made. V. BBEYKOGLK, No. 150 High St., nov27 dly Opposite United States Hotel. HONTINOTOM FITCH. JOH . HORTI. 1QQO. lOQO. FITCH A, DORTLE, PRODUCE, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS PIG IPtOXsT AGENTS, TKAI,KKS IN FliUUK, SATiT, WAT Kit Ll.ME. HIGH 1J WIN8t Ac. Wftrelioiirte East and Went ond of Scioto Bridge, Broad St., Col am bus. Ohio. Make Cash Advnnw on t'onslgnrnt-nw of properly to be old in this or En tern markets, freights coiutfrned tin, to bo forwarded, will not besuhject to Jirayage. Wo have tneoniy warenoune in uoiumtiiu that is situatM botu on Canal and Hail mad. Hclng Airvnts for several TransitortA- tlon Lines, we can at all times Rive Shippers the advantage of the CHEAPEST KEMAULE ROUTES. Thoy will therufora rnadily suo the advantage of consigning property u us, aim not uj any particular route irom ujiumuiis. noltt-dly E. IvI. WILLIAMS Sc CO., CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS COLI JUBI B, OHIO, TTAVE NOW THE GREATEST VARIETY AND FIN II est quality of DUGG1ES and CARRIAGES ever offered for sale in this market; consisting of iiunlly Carriages, LiiiM (Ine-ilorao Kockaways, Phmton Uuggies, Llfiht Shifting Top Buggies, Eilraftue Light Trotting Uuggios, Spring Wagons, Small Omnibuses, or Hacks, Extension Top Barouches, Light Itoadl Physiclaua' Sulkies, All of which we warrant to give satisfaction. Our pri ces shall be as low as any establishment In the Western country, who soil work of eitial quality. Call and examine our.worK oeiuro purchasing elsewhere. Bocoml-nand uuggii taken In exchange for new work. Repairing done on short notice. D-tTShops and Repository on FRONT, between State nnd lown streets. apza PKINTER8' WAREHOUSE W. T. & S. D. DAY & CO., No. 173, ITS, and 1T7 Weat Second St., CI NC INN A TI, MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSES .A-aacl 'Wooci. Type. All Kinds or PaiNTiKti Materials Constastlt on Hand GENTLEMEN 1 TAKE NOTICE, THAT DP. nosE, No. 3T JVell House, TS RECEIVING WEEKLY NEW GOODS FOR GENTS' X wear, of the latest and best styles, to be found in the Eastern markets, to which I invite the attention of Gentlemen desiring good goods, nest ills, and fine work, at cheap rates as 1 have adopted the Cash .System, and that of small profits and quick sales, and attend personally to business, and do all my own cutting, I feel contideut I can nlease all who may favor me with their patronage. Every thing to rommeie a ueuiieman s warurooe is Kept constantly on doct-'58 THE IRVING FIRE INSURANCE Home OlBce, No. 9, Wall street, New York. INCORPORATED 1651. Cash Capital, $200,000. MARTIN L. CROWUT.T.. fU,'v MASON THOMSON, President 1 - - , w.smaa tm. noi. CT V- PLUS alwve Its Cash Capital, having fully complied wllh the laws of the State of Ohio, will underwrite Fire risks it rates or other equally responsible Companies. All losses will he adjusted snd tth'd here. Unsinesssi Itcited. JOHN II. WHEEXKK, Agent, Cttlumbiis, Ohio, del Mm Office 81 High street, Savage's Block. "THE MASSASOIT." FORMERLY THt. VERANDAH, j On SUite Street, EuS-Z EA8T OF THE POST OFFICE. IS NOW OPEN AS All Ealing and Drinking Saloon, ouiri.ir.ii nini inri ( iioii;k,t l.igiiORH AND ALL THE LUXURIES OF THE SEASON. ' BaTBllliard Rmmis and Bowling Alleys are attached to the Baloon. Every attention Is paid to visitors. dcc25-d3m TURNER A DREW, Proprietors, FRAMES ANT) MOUIiDINaS, or Every Sliupe, Size and Style) Alto, Framei Hade to Order , At WAI.CUTT'S, Jal So, U East Town Street. STATIC N 33 IVX"7 Foreign and Domestic, COMPRISING EVERY ARTICLE, STAPLE FANCY. Blank Books In Great Variety, VJI tlAWVf AMD JTIAPB TO URUEH. ijZTizoaLPiima. CHECKS, NOTES, DRAFTS, ic., to. BANK NOTE PAPER. PRINTING AND BOOK-BINDING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. GOLD PENSTHE BEST MAKERS. FINE CUTLERY PATENT PEN MAKERS. Sanheri Catct, Bill Fvldt, Pocket Hooka, Walleti. COMBS AND BRUSHES, FINE ASSORTMENT, Of sujwrlor quality, for sale at the New Boo Store of new J. II. HI LEV A CO. Tom Ux-o-wxi. rpiIB SCOIHING UK THIS WHITE X HORSE: or. The Lonff Vacation Ramble of a l.mlnn Clerk; by the author of "Tom Brown's School Dsys. el J. II. RILEY A CO. RECENT BOOKS. T IPB OF SIR PHILIP HIDXEY. . .nut. juin, r l.liw, l II1K 1 ( Ol OlO. toraiity ana ine mate; hy Jmlge Simeon Nash. Life and Travels of Herodotus; by J, T. Wheeler. The Sociable; or, 11101 Home Ainusenii iits. At tho New Book Store. '"1 J. H. HI LEV A CO. CHESS PLAYERS WILL FI.D AM ASSORTENT OF CHESS MEN including Mortibv and Staunton nntlMi-n. Al the New Bodk Siore, M J. II. RILEY A CO, IIrnllsH'lto. KMl T)RAITIIWAITK'S RETROSPECT FOR J J January, 18j0. At tho New Book Store, jel J. H. RILEY A CO. Amrrlrmi Alisiiinr...iAn. THE AMERICAN ALMANAC FOR 1850, At iIik Ni-w ll.w.l, H,., M J. II. RILEY A CO. ROBERTS & SAMUEL, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEM LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, Paints, Olla, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Window Miass, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Artists' Colore and Brnahes, Water Color rami ana vsrnun Urashes, Trasses, Supporters, etc. No. 81 North XXiglx St., jRAlvr B1UI,; A TEW DOOM NORTH OF BROAD, colvmbus, omo. BTaiscBipTiom CAEcriu.i prkpareo t all hours- Ten Barrels Alcohol I? OR SALE AT LOWEST MARKET Iirleehy ROBERTS A SAMUEL. Unionists. declO-dly No. 21 North IIIkIi Street. 1MVE BARRELS PURE (STRAITS) TAJU l1 NER'SOii. For sale br ROBERT'S A SAMUEL, Dnnrnlsts, dee1Miy No. lil North IIIrIi Street. BRUSHKSWE HAVE ALAIIGEA9 sortment of Hair. Tooth. Nail. Cloth. Kleah. Hlmvinir and Hat Brushes, of a suimrlor quality, and at low prices. jiuiun.ia a BA.HUM,, v mpgifits, Jal" 21 North High st. OROWN'S BRONCHIALTROCIIEs7 J J for Couirhs. Hoarseness. Ae. a very siira,rli,r srtli-lA. which we can recommeml. For sale wholesale or retail br U 111, k- II T. bu.ui.u. ..vi.i.i.iu a. oAJiui.1,, irru(TKlSls, jaW 24 North lliKh st. PREPARATIONS FOR THE IIAIR Lyon's Kathairon, Harry's Trlcoiherous, WimkI's Hair Restorative, Jayno's Hair Tonic, Alpine Hair Halm, Mis. Allen's Restorative, Emmnrsou's Hair R'storative, Boar's Oil, l'omades and Ox Marrows, for sale by ROBERTS A SAMUEL, Pmpulsts, JnU 21NohHighat. BURNING FLlIDFOR8ALE BY THE Barrel or Gallon, at the new Drue; Store of ROBERTS A SAMUEL, Dmirclsls, declB-dly No. 21 North HIKh Stnwt. CI AN All Y AND IIEMP1eEHFOR sale at wholesale or retail, hy ROBERTS A SAMUEL, PnipRlts, dcl6-dly NtK2l North High Street. .EMBROIDERIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE lot of Embroideries for the Holidays, among which aro a fine assortment of RIBBON SETTS. I have also for sale a superior article of English Lasting Gaiters, thick soles, with heels, for 81.60 per pair, and a large assortment of Spring Heels from 80 cents to $1.00 per Eair. Also a large assortment of Morocco, Omit, and Ruber Shoes at MAULDIN'S, declli-dly No. 10 Town Street. FURNITURE MFURNITURE ! ! SIIEDIGER & BROWN, 104 South High Street, manufacturers and Healers in all kinds of CABINET FURNITURE, BrRINO BEDS, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, LOOKING-HLASHES, An. ALL OF OUR FURNITURE IS OF OUR OWN MANU FACTURE, and warranted to be exactly as rep- fnf ruacuted. Customers will find tho largestand beat as- PL sortment of any establishment in tho city, and can S3 buy, at Wholosale or Retail, as cheap as at any t her bouse. sW Undertaking promptly attended to. nov20 ly A. CARLISLE & CO., DEALERS IN PINE, OAK & POPLAR LUMBER, SHINOLES, PLASTERING LATH, DOORS, BLINDS, BASH, d-e. Rich St., bet. Third and, Fourth, A COMPLETE ASSOiaSNTESlulliMUER of all kinds constantly sn hand, at lowest cash prices. nov223ra STOVES I STOVES I STOVES I Selling al a Very Small Advance Over Cott I P. B. DODDRIDGE, p. if. WHITE. PEOPLE'S HOUSE FURNISHING KSTAIILISIIMENT, NO. 18 HIOH STREET, Columbus. Ohio. Hs' AVE ON HAND A VK11V I.ATIOK AD. SORTMENT Of the most mulrn Imnrovral tlllllK and '"" oiuvnn, lor notii wood nnd l.'onl, which tnoy will guarantee to give entire satisfaction in their operation. Their assortment of House Fnrnlslilng Goods Is also large, embracing CARPET SWEEPERS, PLATE WARMERS. BLOWER 8TANDS, COAL VASES, with almost every useful article from the Kitchen to the Parlor. Also a large stock of the celebrated Stewart Stoves, which will pay f r Itself in the saving of fuel, over any other Stove, In every 18 months' use. We hare decided to reduco our very large stick of Goods to open the way for our Spring Stock, by selling off at a very small advance upon cost. nnv2A HOME INSURANCE COMPANY. Office lis and 111 Ilroadway, asrxrw jsronis:. Cash Capital, $000,000 Assets, $097,320.88 J. MILTON SMITH. Sec'r"" CIIAS. J. MARTIN, President. A. r. WILLMAHTII, Vice President. rpiUS RELIAIU.E COMPANY, HAVING A. looreasud its Cash Capital, with a largo surplus, con tinues to underwrite Fire risks at rates of other equally rO' spons ble Companies. . . JOHN II. WHEELER, Agent for Columbus and vicinity, del-d3m Ollice HI High street, Savage's Ulock, HOUSES FOR SALE.7 rpiIE FINE NEW HOUSE NOW FINISH. I. INU on Mroartwny. y! The House In whloh I am now living, on Oak near b" Fourth, being rentrally located, and containing till Twelve Rooms, Oas, and othor conveniences, making it very desirable rexldcnre. TWENTY-ONE ACRES OF VERY tmnirnt t.i vn threo-fourtha of a mile north of the Depot, lying on the Plank Road and Park Avenue, suitable for Oanion pur-poses, or a beautiful Suburban Rosidcncc; divided to suit purchasers. Also two meant lots on State Avenue i ttaennt lot on Franklin Avenue; 1 racsnt lot on llrowlwav, and other desirable City property, all of which I will sell low If applied iusuou. iaec lonamj J. si, JIcUUHB. (Pitta tote piftiiinal. WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. 9, I860. STATE ITEMS. WlUonghby Female Seminary, The lust I'liincsvlllo Teltgeaph i&yn At a rcoctit tneHtlnRof the friends of IhoSeml-nnrjr now In the cotire of completion In Wll-louRhby, some $000 was aiMcJ toln funds, which glvci (hum $2,200, The remaining turn needed to complete the Institution, will be secured with out difficulty. We learn that tho citizens of Willotifrhby contemplate giving FoHtI ioon for the benefit of the Institution, Tho Portage County Sentinel says; Many of our farmers in different parts of the country have been engaged, during the past few weeks, in making niaplo sugar. We are informed that the tap runs very freely. Jail Delivery. On Saturday light about 6 o'clock, throe prisoners escaped from tho county jail. They managed to get en tnpoftdw second tier of colls, and from thonco they worked Ibclr way through the roof and then converted their bed clothes Into a rope, fastening ono end to the roof, nnd four slid down to the ground, and three made their escape, one being retakon. The names of the three are J. 0. McKinney, Dyrus McKnight, and Honry Weabcr. No blamo can be attached to the jailor, as the jail was closely and carefully watched. Tho officers aro on the alort, nnd are making every exertion to recover the prisoners. Day ton Journal. Drain Work. Over-workof thobrain,afrainst which we hear eo many people cry, nnd which we bear so many cosy-looking men deplore very complacently in their own persons, is not by a good (leal so dangerous ns undorwork of the brain, that rare and obscure calamity from which nobody is supposed ever to suffer. The Hov. Oncsimus Howl drops his ehln, cle-vatcs bis eyes, upsets his digestion with excess of tea and muffin, and supports, upon thcdoueliv face he thus acquires, a reputation for tho great strain on his brains caused by the outpouring of a weekly puddle of words. His friends labor to prop up his brain with added piles of muffin. l'aicr becomes nis rnce, and more idiotio his expression, as ho lives from New Year's dav to New Year's day, rattling about in his empty head the few ideas of other men he has contrived to borrow, and tranquility claims all the sweets or indulgence on account of the strain put upon his wits. Dr. l'orpice is wheeled about from house to houso in his brougham, prescribes his cordials and his mild aporicnts; treats by help of what knowledge gathered from a past feneration mav happen to have grown into his habit of practice, all the disease bo sees; now nnd then turns to a book when ho is puzzled, but more common ly dozes after dinner. Yet very gladly does the doctor near ine talk about immense strain upon his mind, large practice, great responsibility, and the wondering that one poor head can carrv all he knows. Ho soldom passes a day without having taken care to confijo to somebody that ne ib ovcr-worKoa. unce a wccK, indeed, if his practice be largo, he may be forced into some effort to use his brains, but that ho doe really exercise them once a week, I am not certain. Tho lawyer elevates his routine into a crush of brain-work. Tho author and the merchant flatter themselves, or account themselves flat tered, by an application to their labors also of the same complimentary oendsrience. The truth is that Hard work of the brain, taken alone apart from griefs and fears, from forced or voluntary stinting of the body's need of food or sleep, and the mind's noed of social intercourse does infinitely more to prolong lifo and strength en reason in tho workers than to cut or fray the minu oi oiiiier. men orcan nown under tho grind of want, under the strain nf a continuous denial to tho body of its half a dozen hours a day of sleep, its few necessary pounds of whole some food, and its occasional exercise of tonguo and legs. If an author spends his wholo life in his study, bis lifo fails under the pressure of ilia Buuiary system, ir a great lawyer refuses himsolf month after month tho noccssary fourth part of the day for sleep, ho wears his brain out, not by repletion of study, but by privation of something else. Under all ordinary circumstances no man who performs work for which he is competent is called upon to deny himself the first neces saries ol lite, oxocpt during short periods of en croachmcnt which occur to men in cvory occupation, and which seldom are of long duration, and can almost invariably be followed by a long penou oi easo suincicnt tor recovery. Healthy men, who havo bed and board assured to them, while they can ent, sleep, stir, and bo merry, will have sound minds, though they work their brains all day, and provide them for the other five or six hours with that light employment which is the chief toil of Doctor Porpice or tho Roverend Onesimus. Household Wordt. Hon. Joanna R. Glddlnga. Tho long and Arduous term of icrvice of this (rontlomon in the Congress of the United States draws to a olose. On tho 4th of March ho will cast off the robes of office, and once more become " one of the people." We are glad to learn from Washington that his frionds now In that city intend to 'present a handsome testimonial. the correspondent of the N. Y. Evening Pott thus spenks of it : "The Republican Sonators and Representatives of this Congress have opened a subscription paper, which was speedily filled up, for the purposo of raising between five and six hun dred dollars to purchase magnificent servico of piato, to do presented to the venerable Joshua R. Giddings, as testimonial of their appreciation of his public labors In tho councils of the nation. These labors have extended through twenty years. Tho gift is not one of a political nature. Several 'Democrats' aro among tho subscribers, snd others from tho same party de-Birod to contribute, but did not wish to have their names appear. Such subscriptions were declined, as tho names of all donors aro to be inscribed upon tho plate, with a suitable inscrip. tion in addition." Wo have no doubt that the present will be gratifying to Mr. Giddings, as it certainly will to his frionds in every part of the Union, h will remain, we trust, an heir loom in his family for many generations. Mr. Giddings has ono more duty to perform to his countrymen, and that is to wruo a oook containing a history of histwenty-two conseoutive years' service in tho House of Representatives. Boiton Atlae. Itnssla In Possession of the Primitive Edena ana sacrta 1'lacea of the Hacc. Biblioal geographers point to tho lake Ian, in northern Armenia, andluow a Russian Dossession. as tho spot whore once was situated the paradise lost by tho fault of Adam and Eve. Indo-European theorists, especially Dunsen, locato the oradlo of the raco (or the primitive Kdon) in northern Asia. It occupied all tho present western and part of tho eastern Tihoria, extending from 40 (o 53 latitude, and from 60 to 100 longitude Tho .Arctic ocean, at that time as pleasant as the Mediterranean, with the Ural niountans as islands, was the northern boundary. On the east lay the Altai and tho Chinese Blue or Celestial mountains; on the south tho ParopamistiB, or Hindoo-Koosh; and on tne westtne Caucasus and tho Ararat. Both tho Edons are now Russian possessions. Resides, Russian influence is pronondoratine In Jerusalem; and the spot in Rome assigned by archaiologists as the one where Romulus was nnrsod by a ihe-wolf, is Russian property, having neen nought ry Nicholas forthe sake of excavations. By a curious coincidence Russia owns in this way the places moat saored in the history or our race. if. r. rotL ' Word tor Misslo. r aaoaui r. nonius. I Fare the well we part foreverl A II regrets an now in valul Fata decree that ws must sever, Ne'er to meet ha earth again. Other isles wlH bendalwv thee. Other hearts msy seek thy shrine, Dot no othor e'er will love the Wllh the constancy of mine. Vet farewell we pari for everl All regrota are now In vain! Fates decrees that ws must sever, Ne'er to meet on earth again, , Fare Iha welll II. Like the shadow on the dial Lingers atlll our parting klssl Life has no severer trial, Death no pang tn equal this. All the worhl is now before thee, Every crime to roam at will, But within the land that bore thee, One fond heart will love the still. Yet farowoll we part foroverl All regrota aro now In valul Fate decrees that ws must ever, Ne'er to meet on oarl h again. Fare the well! THE HIDDEN HAND. BT EMMA D. E. . SOVTIIWORTH. Atrrnoa or "Tin satna or ax ivkkino," "the disibtip wir," TO., ETC,, ETC. CHAPTER I Tub Nocturnal Visit. Whence is that knocking? How Is't with me when every sound appals nis 1 I hear a knocking In the south entry ! Hark I more knocking I . Suakupeaue. Hurricane Hall is a large old family mansion, built of dark, red sandstone, in ono of the loneliest and wildest of the mountain regions of Virginia.Tho estate is surrounded on three sides by a rango of steep, grey rocks, spiked with clumps of dark evergreens, and called, from its horseshoe form, the Devil's Hoof. On tho fourth side, the ground gradually descends in broken rock and barren soil to the edge of tho wild mountain stream known as the Devil's Run. When storms and floods were high, the loud roaring of the wind through the wild mountain gorges, and the torrifio raging of the torrent over its rocky course, gave to this savage locality its ill-omenod names of Devil's Hoof, Devil's Run and Hurricane Hall. Major Ira Warfield, tho lonely proprietor of the Hull, was a veteran officer, who, in disgust at what he supposed to be ill-requited services, had retired from public life to spend the evening of his vigorous ago on this his patrimonial estate. Hero ho lived in sechision, with hisold-fashioned housekeeper, Mrs. Condiment, and bis old family servants and his favorite dogs and horses. Here his mornings wore usually spent in the chaac, and his afternoons and evenings were occupied in small convivial suppers among his few chosen companions of the chase or the bottle. In person Major Warfield was tall and strongly built, reminding one of somo old iron-limbed Douglas of the olden time. His features were largo and harsh; his complexion dork red, as that of ono bronzed by long exposure nnd flushed with strong drink. His fierce, dark gray eyes were surmounted by thick, heavy, black brows, that, when gathered into a frown, .reminded one of thundercloud, as the flashing orbs beneath them did of lightning. His hard, harsh face was surrounded by a thick growth of iron-grey hair and beard that met beneath his chin. His usual habit was a black cloth coat, crimson vest, black leather breeches, long black yarn stockings, fastened at tho knees, and morocco slippers with silver buttons. In character Major Warfield was arrogant, domineering and violent equally loved and feared by his faithful old fumily servants at home disliked and dreaded by his neighbors and acquaintances abroad, who, partly from his house and partly from his character, fixed upon him the appropriate nickname of Old Hurricane.There was, however, other ground of dislike beside that of his arrogant mind, violent temper and domineering habits. Old Hurricane was said to be an old bachelor, yet rumor whispered that there was in somo obscure part of the world, hidden away from human sight, a descried wifo and child, poor, folorn and heart-broken. It was further whispered that the elder brother of Ira Warfiold hod mysteriously disappeared, and not without some suspicion of foul play on the part of tho only person in the world whohadastrong interest in his "taking off." However these things might be, it was known for a certainty that Old Htirrioane had an only sister, widowed, sick and poor, who with her son dragged on a wretched life of ill-requited toil, severo privation and painful infirmity, in a distant city, unaided, unsought and uncared for by her. cruel brother. It was the night of the last day of October. 1845. The evening bad closed in very dark and gloomy. About dusk the wind arose in the north-west, driving up masses of leaden hued clouds, and in a few minutes the ground was covered deep with snow, and the air was filled with driving sleet. - 1 As this was All Hallow Eve, the dreadful inclemency of the w eathor did not prevent the negroes of Hurricane Hall from availing themselves of their capricious old master's permission, nnd going down in a body to a banjo breakdown held in the negro quarters of their next neighbor. Upon this evening, then, there was left at Hurrioane Hall only Major Warfield, Mrs. Condiment, his little old housekeeper, and Wool, his body Bervant. . Early in the evening the old hall was shut un closely, to keep out as much as possible the sound of the storm that roared through the mountain chasms and cannonaded the walls of the house as if determined to force an entrance. As soon as she hud seen that all was Btife, Mrs. Condiment went to bed and went to sleep. pii.lt was about ten o'clock that night that old Hurricane, well wrapped up in his quilted flannel dressing gown, sat in his well padded easy chair before a warm and bright fire, taking his comfort in his own most oomfortablo bed-room. This was the hour of the coziest enjoyment to tho solf-indulgcnt old Sybarite, who dearly loved his own case. Very comfortable was Old Hurricane; and as he toasted his feet and sipped his punch, while hisblack servant, Wool, applied the warming-pan to his cozy couch, he fairly hugged himself for enjoyment, and declared that nothing under heaven would or could tempt him to leave that room and that house and go out into that storm on that night. Just as ho had como to this emphatio determination, he was Btartled by a violent ringing of the doorbell. Ordering Wool to go and see what was the matter, he hastily arrayed himself in his sleeping habiliments and jumped into bed, determined not to be intruded upon, or to becalled out of hi 8 room on any account whatever. At this moment Wool renppcarcd. " Shut the door, you villain I Do you intend to stand there holding It open on tne all night?" vociferated the old man. Wool hastily closed the offending portals, and hurried to his master's side. " Well, sir, who was it rung tho bell V "Sar, de Reverend Mr. Parson Goodwin, and he say how he must see you yourself, personally, alone 1" "See mo, you villain! Didn't you tell him that I had retired ?" "Yes, Marso, 1 tell him you were gone to bed and asleep more'n an hour ago, and he ordered me to come wake you up, and say how it were a matter o' lifo and death I" "Lifo and death? What have I to do with life and death ? I won't stir 1 If the parson wants to see mo, he will have to come up here and see me in bed." "Mus' I fetch him reverence up, sar?" . " Yes, I wouldn't got up and go down to see-Washington. Shut tho door, you rascal I or I'll throw the bootjack at your wooden head I" Wool obeyed with alacrity, and in time to escape the threatened missile. After an absence of a few minutes he was hoard returning, attending upon the footsteps of another. And the next minute be entered, ush ering in the Rev. Mr. Goodwin, the parish minister of Bethlehem, St. Mary's. . "How do you do? how do you do? Glad to see you, sir I glad to see you, though obliged to receive you in bed I Fact is, I caught a cold with this severe change of weather, and took a warm negus and went to bed to sweat it off I You'll excuse me Wool, draw that easy chair up to my bedside for worthy Mr. Goodwin, and bring him a glass of warm negus. It will do him good after his cold ride." "I thank you, Major Warfleldl I will take the seat, but not the negus, if you please, tonight.""Not tho negus I Oh, come, now, you are joking! Why, it will keep you from catching cold, and be a most comfortable nightcap, disposing you to sleep and sweat like a baby I Of courso you spend the night with us?" "I thank you, not I must take tho road again in a few minutes." "Take the road again to-night! Why, man alive! it is midnight, and the snow driving like all Lapland." "Sir, I am sorry to refuse your proffered hospitality and leave your comfortable roof to-night, and sorrier still to have to take you with mo,1' said the pastor, gravely. "Take mc with you! No, no, my good sir! no, no, that is too good a joke ha! hal" "Sir, I fear that you will find it a very serious ono! Your servant told you that my errand was one of imminent urgency?" "Yes, something like life and death ." "Exactly down in. the cabin near tho Punch Bowl, there is an old woman dying -." "There, I knew it. I was just saying there might bo an old woman dying. But, my dear sir, what's that to me? What can I do?" "Humanity, sir, would prompt yon." "Rut, my dear sir, how can I holp her? . I am no physician to prescribe ." "She is far past a physician's help." "Nor am I a priest to hear her confession " "Her confession God has already received." . "Well, and I'm not a lawyer to draw up hor will.;. "No, sir, but you are recently appointed one of the Justioesof the Peace for Alleghany." "Yes; well, what of that. That docs not comprise the duty of my getting up out of my warm bed and going through a snow storm to see an old woman expire." "Excuse me for insisting, sir; but this is an official duty," said ihe parson, mildly but firmly. "I'll I'll throw up my commissionto-morrow," growled the old man. "To-morrow you may do that, but meanwhile, to night, being still in the commission of the peace, you are bound to get up and go with mo to this woman's bedside." "And what the demon is wanted of mo there?" "To receive her dying deposition." "To receive a dying deposition! Good Heaven! was she murdered, then?" exclaimed the old man, in alarm, as he started out of bed and began to draw on his nether garments. "Be composed she was not murdered," said the pastor. "Well, then, what is it? Dying deposition! It must concern a crime," exclaimed the old man, hastily drawing on his coat. "It does concern a crime" "What crime, for tho lovo of heaven?" "I am not at liberty to tell you. She will do that." "Wool, go down and rouse up Jehu, and tell him to put Parson Goodwin's mule in the stable for the night. And tell him to put the black draught horses to the close carriage-, and light both the front lanterns for we shall have a dark, stormy road Shut the door, you infernal! I beg your pardon, parson, but that villain always leaves the door ajar after him." The good parson bowed gravely; and the major completed his toilet by the time the servant returned and reported the carriage ready. "To the Devil's Punch Bowl" was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed tho minister into the carriage. "And now, sir," lie continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany thnt prays to bo delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death;' for if we should be so lucky as lo escape Black Donald and bis gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of theso dreadful mountains." "A pair of saddle mules would have been a safer conveyance, certainly," said the minister. Old Hurricane knew that, but though a great sensualist, he was a brave man, and so he had rather risk his life in a close carriage than suffer cold upon a sure-footed mule's back. After many delays and perils, the pastor and Old Hurricane arrived at their destination, called the Witch's Hut or Old Hut's Cabin. In one corner of the hut, on a ragged couch, lay a gray-haired and emaciated woman, evidently near unto (loath. On being informed that a magistrate had arrived, she insisted on everybody else leaving the room, as sho would speak with him nlone. Her request having been complied with, Old Hurricane drew from his pocket a Bible, administered the oath, and then said: "Now, then, my good soul, begin 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,'' you know. Hut hrst, your namer "Is it possible you don't know me, master?" "Not I, in faith!" " For the love of heaven, look at me, and try to recollect me, sir! It is necessary some one authority should be able to know me," Baid the woman, raising her haggard eyes to the face of her visitor. The old man adjusted his spectacles and gave her a scrutinizing look, exclaiming at inter vals "Lord bless my soul! it is! itaint! it must! it can't be t Granny Grewell the the the mid wifo that disappeared from here some twelve or thirteen years ago?" " Yos, master, I am Nancy Grewell, the Indies' nurse, who vanished from sight so mysteriously some thirteen years ago!" replied the woman. "Hoaven help our hearts! And for what crime was it you ran away? Come make a clean breast of it, woman? You have nothing lo fear in doing so, for you are past the arm of earthly law now!" " I know it, master." "And the best way to prepare to meet the Divine Judgo is to make all tho reparation that you can by a full confession I" "I know it, sir if I had committed a crime; but I have committed no crime, neither did I run away." "What? what? what? What was it, then ? Remember, witness, you aro on your oath I" "I know that, sir, and I ?ill toll the truth; but it must bo in my own way." At this moment a violent blast of wind and hail roared down tho mountain side and rattled against the walls, shaking the witch's hut, as if it would nave snnnim it bdoui tneir ears. It was a proper overture to the tale that was about to be told. Conversation was impossible until the storm raved past and was hoard dvinir in deep reverberating echoes from tho depths of ilio "'Dovil's Pnnnh Howl." "It is some thirteen years ago," began Granny Grewell, "upon just such a night of storm as this, that 1 was mounted on my old mule Mollv with my saddlo-bogs full of dried .yarbs, and stilled waters and sich, as I alius carried when I was out 'tendin' on the sick. I was on mv way o-going to see a lady as I was sent for to tend. ' "Well, master! I'm not 'shamed to say, never was afraid of man, beast, nor spirit and never stopped at going out all hours of the night, through tho most loansomest roads, if so be I. was called upon so to do. Still I must say that jest as me and Molly, my mulo, got into the doep, thick, lonnsome woods as stands round the old Hidden House in the hollow, I did foci queerish; 'case it was the dead hour of night, and it was said how strange things were seen and beam, yes, and done too, in that dark, deep, lonesome place. T I . . .. - . i wen now even my mine nioiiy roit queer too, by the way she stuck up her ears, stiff as quills. So, partly to keep up my own spirits, and partly to courage her, says I, 'Molly,' says I. 'what are ye afeard on? Be a man, Molly l' But Molly stepped 'out cautious, and pricked up her long ears all the same. "Well, master, it was to dark I eouldn't see a yard past Molly's ears, and the path was so narrow and the bushes so thick we could hardly get along; but just as we earn to the little oreek . as they calls the Spout, cause the wator jumps and jets along till it empties into the Punch Bowl, and just as Molly was cautiously putting her fore foot into the water, out starts two men from the bushes and seizes poor Molly's bridle!" "Good heaven 1" exclaimed Major Warfield. "Well, master, before I could ery out, one of them willains seized me by the scruff of the neck, and with the other hand on my mouth he says: "Be silent, you old fool, or I'll blow your brnins out!" "And then master, I saw for the first time that their faces were covered over with black crape. I couldn't a-screamed if they'd let me, for my breath was gone and my senses were going along with it from the fear that was on me. . - " 'Don't struggle, come along quietly and you shall not be hurt,' says tho man as he bad spoke bofore. ' ' "Struggle I I couldn't a-s'ruggled to a-saved my soul! I couldn'tspeak! I couldn't breathe I I liked to have a-dropped right offen Molly's back. One on 'em says, says he: "'Give her some brandy I And t'other takes out a flask and puts it to my lips and says, says he: "'Here, drink this.' "Well, master, as he had me still by ihe scruff o'the neck I couldn't do no other ways but open my mouth and drink it. And as soon as 1 took a swallow my breath came back and .my speech. . " 'And oh, gentlemen,' says I. 'ef its 'your money or your lifo' you mean, I haint it about me! 'Deed 'clare to tho Lord-a-mighty I haint! it's wrapped up in an old cotton glove in a hole in ihe plastering in the chimney-corner at borne, and ef you'll spare my life, you can go there and get it,' says I. " 'You old blockhead,' s tys they, 'we want neither one nor t'other I Come along quietly and you shall receive no harm. But at the first cry or attempt to escape this shall stop you I' And with that the willain held the mizzle of a pistol so nigh my nose that I smelt , brimstone, while t'other one bound a silk hand-kerchcr 'round my eyes, and then took pocr Molly's bridle and led her along. I couldn't see, in course, and I disBint breathe for fear cf the pistol. But I said my prayers to myself all the time. "Well, master, they led the mule on down the path, until we corned to a place wide enough to turn, when they turned us 'round and led us back outcn the wood, and then round and round and up and down, and cross ways and length ways, as ef they didn't want me to find where they were taking me. " Well, sir, when they'd walk about in this ' fused way, lcadin' of (ho mulo about a mile, I knew we was in the woods agin the very same woods and the very same path I knowed by the feel of the place and tho sound of the bushos, as we hit up against them each side, and also tho rumbling of the Spout as it tumbled along toward the Punch Bowl. We went down, and down, and down, and lower, and lower, and lower, until we got right down in the bottom of ' that hollow. "Then we stopped. A gate' was opened. I put up my hand to raise the handkerchief, and saw where I was; but, juBt at that minute, I felt the mizzle o' the pistle like a ring of ice right agin my right temple, and the -willain growling into my ear: '"If you do !' . . "But I didn't I dropped rpy hand down as if I had been shot, and afore t had seen any ' thing either. - So we went through the gate, and up a gravelly walk I knew it by the crackling of the gravel under Molly's feet and stopped at a horse-block, whore one o' them willains lifted me off. I put np my hand again. " ' Do, if you dare,' says t'other one, with the mizzle o' the pistol At my head. " I dropped my hand like lead. So thoy led me on a lit tle way, and then up some steps. I counted them to myself as I went along. They were six. Y'ou see, master, 1 took all this pains to know the house again. Then they opened a door that opened in the middle. They then went along a passage and up more stairs there waB ten and a turn, and then ten more. Then along another passage, and up another flight of stairs, just like the first. Then along another passage, and up a third flight of stairs. They wos alike. ' . " Well, sir, here we was at the top o' the house. Ono o' them willians opened a door on tho left , side, and t'other said "There go in and do your duty !" and pushed me through the door and shut and locked it on me. Good gracious, sir, how scared I wast I slipped off the silk handkerchief, and 'feared as I was, I didn't forget to put it in my bosom. . "Then I looked about me. ' Right afore me on the hearth was a little weny taper burning, that Bhowed I was in a great big garret with sloping walls. At one end two deep dormer windows, and a black walnut bureau standing between them. At t'other end a great tester beadstead with dark curtains. There was a dark carpet on the floor. . And with all there were so many dark objects and so. many shadows, and the little taper burned so dimly that I could hardly " tell t'other from which, or keep from breaking my nose against things as I groped about. "And what wag I in this room for to do? , I couldn't even form an idee. . But presently my blood ran cold to hear a groan from behind the curtain then another and another then a cry as of a child in mortal agony, saying: " 'For the love of Heaven, save me !' "I ran to the bed and dropped the curtains, and liked to have fainted at what I saw." .. "And what did you see?" asked the magistrate. "' ' "Master, behind those dark curtains I saw a yoon creature tossing about on the bed, flinging nor fair and beautiful arms about, and tearing wildly at the fine lace that trimmed her night drees. But, master, that wasn't what almost made me faint it was that her right hand was sewed up in black crape, and her whole face and head completely covered with black crape, drawn down and fastened securely around her throat, leaving only a small slit at the lips and nose to breathe through!" '.''. "What! take care, woman! remember that you are upon your oath!" said the magistrate. "I know it, master! And as I hope to be forgiven, I am telling you the truth!" "Go on, then." "Well, sir, she was a young creature, scarcely past childhood, if one might judge by her small size, and soft, rosy skin. I asked her to let me take that black crape from her face and head" but she threw up her hands and exclaimed ' " 'Oh, no, no! for my life, nol' ' "Well, master, I hardly know how to tell you what followed " said the old woman, hesitating in embarrassment . . "Go right straight on like a carjof Juggernaut, woman! Remember the whole truth!" "Wei!, master, in the next two hours there were twins born in that room a boy and girl; the boy was dead, the girl living. And all the time I hoard the measured tramping of one of them willains up and down the passages outside of that room. Presently the steps stopped, and there was a rap at the door. I went and listened, but did not open It." '"Is it all over?' the voice asked. ' "Bofore I could answer, a cry from the bed caused me to look round. There was the poor masked mother stretching out her white arms toward me in tho most imploring way. I hastened back to her. "Tell him no no,' she said. ' . .' TO BB CONTlNTBD IX OUR WSXT. Boarders Wantcd-Rooms to Let, rPWO VACANT ROOSIS, WITH HOARD, X ran be obtained by early application. The rooms are very desirable, and suitable for either families or single persons. Apply at 103 Third street. M-d3t

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Advertisements leaded and placed In the oolump of Special Notices, doalU the ordinary ratu. All notices required to be published by law, legal rates. If ordered on the Inside exclusively after the tint week, 60 per cent, more than the atmre rates; but all such will appear In the Trl-Weekly without ohargo. Dullness Cards, not exceeding Sve Hues, per year, Inside, 12.60 nor line; outside t'i. Notices of meetings, charitable societies, Are companies, Ac, half price. Advertisements not accompanied with written directions will be inserted till forbid, and charged accordingly." All Tranritnt Adeertieemente mutt 6e paid in advance. This rule will not be varied from. Under the present system, the advertiser pays so much for the space he occupies, the clmntr.es being chargeable with the composition only. This plan, is now generally adopted. MASONIC CALENDAR. STATED MEETINGS. COLtTMMTS LODGE, No. 30 Second and Fourth Tumi days. W. D. Fat, Sec'y. Amasa Jones, W. M. MAGNOLIA LODGE, No. 20 Kirst and third Tuesdays. L. 0. Thrall, Sec'y. Tuos. Spakbow, W. M. OHIO CHAPTER, No. 12 First Saturday In each mo. R. A. Exr.ur, Sec'y. J. F. Pabk, II. P. COLUMBUS COUNCIL, No. 8 First Friday In each tonth. 0. Wilsox, Sec'y. A. B. Roiunson, T. I. G. H. JIT. VERNON ENCAMPMENT, No. 1 Last Thursday In each mo. A. B. Robinson, Kco. W. B. Thraix, G.C. 5StyS STATED MEETINGS. COLUM ItltS LODGE, No. 0 Meets Monday evening. John Otstott, N.G. Joint Unoi.es, Sec'y. CENTRAL LODGE, No. 23 Meets Thursday evening. L. A. Dr.Ntu, N.G. J. 0. Decker, Sec'y. EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 146 Meets Wednesdny even-ng. J. J. Funston, N.G. Jas. H. Stai'rino, Sec'y. CAPITOL LODGE, No. 334 Meets Friday evening. 0. 8cott, N.G. G. F. O'Habra, Sec'y. CAPITOL ENCAMPMENT, No. 6 Meets every Tuesday evening. Jas. II. Stadrino, CP. Jos. Dowoall, Scrllie. JAMES S. -cVCTSTICT. AU'y at Law and Notary Public, COLUMBUS, OHIO, At office of P. B. A Jas. A. Wilcox, No. 7 South High St. nov24 S. W. ANDREWS. ATTOBNEY -A.T LAW, Office No. 3 Johnson Building, High Street, - - . COLVMBVB, OHIO. ' nov29 ly ALLEN CI. THURMAN, Attorney at Xjvot. COLUJUUUS, OHIO, fe20 Office on High street, between Friend and Mound. A. II. BUTTLES, Attorney and Oounaiel1 or a,t Ijaw. For the present at the Clerk's Office. fclO R. K. CHAMPION, Denier iu Ooal cj Oolio, Yard and Office near Railroad Depot, no2 COLUMBUS, OHIO. M. C. LIf.LEY, . Boolt-Blndor, AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, High street, between Broad and Gay ats., no18 COLUMBUS, OniO. Anton Wagner, SOUTH STREET, BETWEEN F1KTU AND 8IXT MANUFACTURES AND REPAIRS VIOLINS AND Double Bass at the shortest notice, and at the lowest price. Also, manufactures and repairs Bird Caoes nolMtf O. II. LATIMER, No. 236 High Street, between Rick and Friend, T7"EEP8 CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE ASSORT .IV ME NT of Cakes, Crackers, Breads, Fresh Oysters, Fruits, Nuts, and tamlly Groceries. Also, a largo stock of Candies and choice Confectionery, DtcTGivc me a call, and buy a prime article cheap. nov20 8m Ooal, Coal. mnE RCBSURIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO FUR' J. N1SII the best qualities of Stove and Grate Coal, at the lowest prices. Office and Yard corner of Gay and Third sts. au4 A. BARLOW, . JOHN W. BAKER, REAL ESTATE BROKER, Office In the Odeon Building, Columbus, Ohio, It, TILL DEVOTE A PORTION OK HIS TIME TO V Buying and Selling Property for others, Negotiating Loans and Milking Collections, In Franklin and adjoining Uounttes, on ttie most unerai terms. Lotters addressed, with postage stamp Inclosed, will receive prompt attention. Reference Any cltiKen of Columbus. Ja23 SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. T D. BALL, NO. 1M HIGH ST., SADDLER. HAR- J . fK3, Collars, Whips, ami every description of Goods in our line constantly on hand , and manufactured to order. 1 REI'AIltING promptly nnd neatly executed. iter Cash paid for Ulrica 1 novMly WILLIAM A. GILL., COLUMBUS, OHIO, AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE And Seed Store, DKAI.KR IN GENERAL HARDWARE, NAILS, GLASS, SASH, I'UTTV, CORDAGE, Guns, Pistols, Wood and Willow Ware, Leather and Rubber Belting, Lace Leather, IIono and Pecking. nnr24 COLUMBUS MACHINE COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS, Castings, Mill-Gearing, Machinery. ALSO RAILROAD WORK OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. Columtms, Ohio. CHARLES AM DOS, Sup't. P. AM DOS, Treas. decll BUCKEYE HOUSE. Broad Street, oppotitt Of N. W. Corner ol Uu Stale House, COLUMBUS, OHIO. A. W. Dolson. Proprietor. HAVINO RECENTLY LEASED THIS OLD AND well known establishment, and re.ftirTiishml. m.fittMri and improved it in every department, tlio Proprietor feols jiiBiiiiwi m eiannn mat it ts now one or the best Hotels, in rospeet to boardlnfr, lodginn, and general accommodations, In Columbus, and the patronage of the traveling public is therefore respectfully solicited. It is tho intention of the Proprietor to sot as good a Table at wis other Hotel. The waiiors are all exiwrlenccd and attentive, which fact will add much to the comfort of natrons. All the Stages and uuiiuuusee running 10 or irom uoiiimbtia.aRll at ths Buck, eye House, and it is therefore eligible In oonnoctlon with the Hotnl Is a largo and commodious STABLE, capable of comfortably holding One Hundred and MRS. HOPPERTOIV, TTAS OPENED A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF 11 Parisian Millinery, Which was bought at tho lowest pjnh price ; and a rlrher and more varied assortment of FEATHERS, FLOWERS CAPS, I1EAD-DKKSH1SS, HAIR ORNAMENTS AND ri no, etc., never Derore offered to the Ladles of Columbus. Also, Embroideries very cheat). Victoria Self Adjuitlug Cnrrets, Natural Hair Hands. llrIH. Wlr mnl furl. All Orders Attended to With Neatness and Elegance. MRS. nOPPERTON, grateful for past favors, solicits sep'M GREAT laSTDUOElwrETsfTS TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT TO ALL CASH 0U8- oeli No. 178 High st. Columbus, 0, RANDALL & ASTON. . Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Hooka and Btatlouory ULAMi 11UUHS, WALL AND WINDOW PAPERS, OIL PAINTINGS, LITHOGRAPHS AND ENGRAVINGS, WINDOW SHADES, CORNICES AND FIXTURES, BUFF AND GREEN HOLLANDS, GILT AND ROSEWOOD MOULDINGS. WtTFRAHES on hand and made to order. sTPAPERS of almost every description. And sn endless varletv of FANCY AND USEFUL AR TICLES for Ladles nnd Gentlemen, all of which will be sold ry low for CASH, at Whiting's old stand. No. OK High street, Columbus, Ohio. inar31 NJHA7- BOOKS AT RANDALL & ASTON'S. NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND. The Inheritance of the Saints, by Gutherle, author of the Uoel of Exokiel, The Power of Prayer, by S. J. Prime; showing the wonderful displays of Divine Gruco at the Fulton St., and other Religious meetings In New York. In and Around Stamhoiil. Notes from li. Ward Beecher's Discourses. Life of a Itl'en Saviour. The New Priest. The Ministry of Lire. Rills from the Fountain of Life; or Short Sermons for Children. Outlines of Creation. New supply of Blckerstnth on the Lord's Supper, which every Christian should read. JaulO EUREKA! EUREKA 1 1 CLARK'S INDELIBLE PENCILS, FOR marking all kinds of clothing. Something new under Hits sun. They sell fast, and ard warranted. Price 2li cts jazz- llA.IUALLi A1U.. Thermometers ! Thermometers ! A SURE INDICATOR OF THE PRES. ent.at RANDALL 4 ASTON'S. JnIO "What Hill He Io will. HI" BBLWER'S LAST WORK, JUST RE CE1VED by JaM RANDALL A ASTON. AMERICAN ALMANAC FOR 1850. Also new edition of 1'rue and I. Ja28 RANDALL A ASTON. PHYSICIAN'S Visiting Lists far 1880, Just recei-ed by RANDALL A ASTON. REMOVAL. HENRY BTHTJ3STTEPI, DRUGGIST AM) APOTHECARY, HAS REMOVED HIS STOCK OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES from the comer of lliirh and Gnv streets, to his new room on the WEST SIDE OF HIGH, A FEW utnn south vr town btkkkt. I have fitted up my now Slnro Room In a very neat and attractive style, and have added considerably to my former stock. MT Particular attention will be riven to filling Phvsl- clans' prescriptions, and to the prosecution of a legitimate iriig cosiness, jiy carcmi personal attention, 1 nnpo to meet a fair share of patronage. II. B. HUNTER. myii my CREAM TARTAR, Bl-CARII. SODA, TAYLOR'S MU8-tnrd, Cnrrie Powder, Ground Cloves. Powdered Cinna mon, Nutmegs, Mace, and a genernl assortment of Spices, forsalehy my'21 11. B. HUNTER. B IRD SEED. HEMP, CANARY AND RAPE HEED, lor sale iy iniyaij 11. 11. lllfnTc.lt. CHOICE LOT OF CIGARS OF THE FIRST BRANDS . for sale, Wholesale anil Retail. II. B. HUNTER. PURE WINES AND BRANDY, FOR MEDICAL PUR-poses, for sale by my21 H. II. HUNTER. s COTCH ALE AND LONDON PORTER GENUINE for sale by my21 II. B. HUNTER. 13 URNING FLUID, LAMPS AND WICKINO, LARD Oil, Alcohol, Ac., for sale by II. B. HUNTER. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, Combs, Fine Toilet Sonne, Tooth Paste and Powder, Hair Oils and Pomatiee, and all articles belonging to the Toilet, for sale by II. B. HUNTER. DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY Flue Soaps, Combs, Brushes, Ac, for sale liT my'Jl II. B. HUNTER. XV. AVILLSHIRE RILEY, DENTIST. TJOOMS IN A3IB0S' IIALL, HIGH STREET. TEETH j. v extracted tn a scientlllc manner, and Sets lur- tfj. olshed that are warranted to plmso. novlu tzfti' C. BREYFOCLE, MERCHANT TAILOR, llfOULD MOST RESPECTFULLY AN. V V NOUNCE to the citlsensof Columbus and vicinity that he has opened a new and splendid assortment of Fall ana winter uoods, consisting or CLOTHS, CASSMERES, YESTLGS, Ac, all of which I am determined to sell at the present reduced Cash prices. I have secured the services of T. B. COOKE, who Is an experienced and skillful Cuttf.r. I am prepared to do the bttl work on the most reasonable terms. Custom Work solicitod. Cutting done and warranted to nt tr properly made. V. BBEYKOGLK, No. 150 High St., nov27 dly Opposite United States Hotel. HONTINOTOM FITCH. JOH . HORTI. 1QQO. lOQO. FITCH A, DORTLE, PRODUCE, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS PIG IPtOXsT AGENTS, TKAI,KKS IN FliUUK, SATiT, WAT Kit Ll.ME. HIGH 1J WIN8t Ac. Wftrelioiirte East and Went ond of Scioto Bridge, Broad St., Col am bus. Ohio. Make Cash Advnnw on t'onslgnrnt-nw of properly to be old in this or En tern markets, freights coiutfrned tin, to bo forwarded, will not besuhject to Jirayage. Wo have tneoniy warenoune in uoiumtiiu that is situatM botu on Canal and Hail mad. Hclng Airvnts for several TransitortA- tlon Lines, we can at all times Rive Shippers the advantage of the CHEAPEST KEMAULE ROUTES. Thoy will therufora rnadily suo the advantage of consigning property u us, aim not uj any particular route irom ujiumuiis. noltt-dly E. IvI. WILLIAMS Sc CO., CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS COLI JUBI B, OHIO, TTAVE NOW THE GREATEST VARIETY AND FIN II est quality of DUGG1ES and CARRIAGES ever offered for sale in this market; consisting of iiunlly Carriages, LiiiM (Ine-ilorao Kockaways, Phmton Uuggies, Llfiht Shifting Top Buggies, Eilraftue Light Trotting Uuggios, Spring Wagons, Small Omnibuses, or Hacks, Extension Top Barouches, Light Itoadl Physiclaua' Sulkies, All of which we warrant to give satisfaction. Our pri ces shall be as low as any establishment In the Western country, who soil work of eitial quality. Call and examine our.worK oeiuro purchasing elsewhere. Bocoml-nand uuggii taken In exchange for new work. Repairing done on short notice. D-tTShops and Repository on FRONT, between State nnd lown streets. apza PKINTER8' WAREHOUSE W. T. & S. D. DAY & CO., No. 173, ITS, and 1T7 Weat Second St., CI NC INN A TI, MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSES .A-aacl 'Wooci. Type. All Kinds or PaiNTiKti Materials Constastlt on Hand GENTLEMEN 1 TAKE NOTICE, THAT DP. nosE, No. 3T JVell House, TS RECEIVING WEEKLY NEW GOODS FOR GENTS' X wear, of the latest and best styles, to be found in the Eastern markets, to which I invite the attention of Gentlemen desiring good goods, nest ills, and fine work, at cheap rates as 1 have adopted the Cash .System, and that of small profits and quick sales, and attend personally to business, and do all my own cutting, I feel contideut I can nlease all who may favor me with their patronage. Every thing to rommeie a ueuiieman s warurooe is Kept constantly on doct-'58 THE IRVING FIRE INSURANCE Home OlBce, No. 9, Wall street, New York. INCORPORATED 1651. Cash Capital, $200,000. MARTIN L. CROWUT.T.. fU,'v MASON THOMSON, President 1 - - , w.smaa tm. noi. CT V- PLUS alwve Its Cash Capital, having fully complied wllh the laws of the State of Ohio, will underwrite Fire risks it rates or other equally responsible Companies. All losses will he adjusted snd tth'd here. Unsinesssi Itcited. JOHN II. WHEEXKK, Agent, Cttlumbiis, Ohio, del Mm Office 81 High street, Savage's Block. "THE MASSASOIT." FORMERLY THt. VERANDAH, j On SUite Street, EuS-Z EA8T OF THE POST OFFICE. IS NOW OPEN AS All Ealing and Drinking Saloon, ouiri.ir.ii nini inri ( iioii;k,t l.igiiORH AND ALL THE LUXURIES OF THE SEASON. ' BaTBllliard Rmmis and Bowling Alleys are attached to the Baloon. Every attention Is paid to visitors. dcc25-d3m TURNER A DREW, Proprietors, FRAMES ANT) MOUIiDINaS, or Every Sliupe, Size and Style) Alto, Framei Hade to Order , At WAI.CUTT'S, Jal So, U East Town Street. STATIC N 33 IVX"7 Foreign and Domestic, COMPRISING EVERY ARTICLE, STAPLE FANCY. Blank Books In Great Variety, VJI tlAWVf AMD JTIAPB TO URUEH. ijZTizoaLPiima. CHECKS, NOTES, DRAFTS, ic., to. BANK NOTE PAPER. PRINTING AND BOOK-BINDING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. GOLD PENSTHE BEST MAKERS. FINE CUTLERY PATENT PEN MAKERS. Sanheri Catct, Bill Fvldt, Pocket Hooka, Walleti. COMBS AND BRUSHES, FINE ASSORTMENT, Of sujwrlor quality, for sale at the New Boo Store of new J. II. HI LEV A CO. Tom Ux-o-wxi. rpiIB SCOIHING UK THIS WHITE X HORSE: or. The Lonff Vacation Ramble of a l.mlnn Clerk; by the author of "Tom Brown's School Dsys. el J. II. RILEY A CO. RECENT BOOKS. T IPB OF SIR PHILIP HIDXEY. . .nut. juin, r l.liw, l II1K 1 ( Ol OlO. toraiity ana ine mate; hy Jmlge Simeon Nash. Life and Travels of Herodotus; by J, T. Wheeler. The Sociable; or, 11101 Home Ainusenii iits. At tho New Book Store. '"1 J. H. HI LEV A CO. CHESS PLAYERS WILL FI.D AM ASSORTENT OF CHESS MEN including Mortibv and Staunton nntlMi-n. Al the New Bodk Siore, M J. II. RILEY A CO, IIrnllsH'lto. KMl T)RAITIIWAITK'S RETROSPECT FOR J J January, 18j0. At tho New Book Store, jel J. H. RILEY A CO. Amrrlrmi Alisiiinr...iAn. THE AMERICAN ALMANAC FOR 1850, At iIik Ni-w ll.w.l, H,., M J. II. RILEY A CO. ROBERTS & SAMUEL, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEM LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, Paints, Olla, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Window Miass, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Artists' Colore and Brnahes, Water Color rami ana vsrnun Urashes, Trasses, Supporters, etc. No. 81 North XXiglx St., jRAlvr B1UI,; A TEW DOOM NORTH OF BROAD, colvmbus, omo. BTaiscBipTiom CAEcriu.i prkpareo t all hours- Ten Barrels Alcohol I? OR SALE AT LOWEST MARKET Iirleehy ROBERTS A SAMUEL. Unionists. declO-dly No. 21 North IIIkIi Street. 1MVE BARRELS PURE (STRAITS) TAJU l1 NER'SOii. For sale br ROBERT'S A SAMUEL, Dnnrnlsts, dee1Miy No. lil North IIIrIi Street. BRUSHKSWE HAVE ALAIIGEA9 sortment of Hair. Tooth. Nail. Cloth. Kleah. Hlmvinir and Hat Brushes, of a suimrlor quality, and at low prices. jiuiun.ia a BA.HUM,, v mpgifits, Jal" 21 North High st. OROWN'S BRONCHIALTROCIIEs7 J J for Couirhs. Hoarseness. Ae. a very siira,rli,r srtli-lA. which we can recommeml. For sale wholesale or retail br U 111, k- II T. bu.ui.u. ..vi.i.i.iu a. oAJiui.1,, irru(TKlSls, jaW 24 North lliKh st. PREPARATIONS FOR THE IIAIR Lyon's Kathairon, Harry's Trlcoiherous, WimkI's Hair Restorative, Jayno's Hair Tonic, Alpine Hair Halm, Mis. Allen's Restorative, Emmnrsou's Hair R'storative, Boar's Oil, l'omades and Ox Marrows, for sale by ROBERTS A SAMUEL, Pmpulsts, JnU 21NohHighat. BURNING FLlIDFOR8ALE BY THE Barrel or Gallon, at the new Drue; Store of ROBERTS A SAMUEL, Dmirclsls, declB-dly No. 21 North HIKh Stnwt. CI AN All Y AND IIEMP1eEHFOR sale at wholesale or retail, hy ROBERTS A SAMUEL, PnipRlts, dcl6-dly NtK2l North High Street. .EMBROIDERIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE lot of Embroideries for the Holidays, among which aro a fine assortment of RIBBON SETTS. I have also for sale a superior article of English Lasting Gaiters, thick soles, with heels, for 81.60 per pair, and a large assortment of Spring Heels from 80 cents to $1.00 per Eair. Also a large assortment of Morocco, Omit, and Ruber Shoes at MAULDIN'S, declli-dly No. 10 Town Street. FURNITURE MFURNITURE ! ! SIIEDIGER & BROWN, 104 South High Street, manufacturers and Healers in all kinds of CABINET FURNITURE, BrRINO BEDS, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, LOOKING-HLASHES, An. ALL OF OUR FURNITURE IS OF OUR OWN MANU FACTURE, and warranted to be exactly as rep- fnf ruacuted. Customers will find tho largestand beat as- PL sortment of any establishment in tho city, and can S3 buy, at Wholosale or Retail, as cheap as at any t her bouse. sW Undertaking promptly attended to. nov20 ly A. CARLISLE & CO., DEALERS IN PINE, OAK & POPLAR LUMBER, SHINOLES, PLASTERING LATH, DOORS, BLINDS, BASH, d-e. Rich St., bet. Third and, Fourth, A COMPLETE ASSOiaSNTESlulliMUER of all kinds constantly sn hand, at lowest cash prices. nov223ra STOVES I STOVES I STOVES I Selling al a Very Small Advance Over Cott I P. B. DODDRIDGE, p. if. WHITE. PEOPLE'S HOUSE FURNISHING KSTAIILISIIMENT, NO. 18 HIOH STREET, Columbus. Ohio. Hs' AVE ON HAND A VK11V I.ATIOK AD. SORTMENT Of the most mulrn Imnrovral tlllllK and '"" oiuvnn, lor notii wood nnd l.'onl, which tnoy will guarantee to give entire satisfaction in their operation. Their assortment of House Fnrnlslilng Goods Is also large, embracing CARPET SWEEPERS, PLATE WARMERS. BLOWER 8TANDS, COAL VASES, with almost every useful article from the Kitchen to the Parlor. Also a large stock of the celebrated Stewart Stoves, which will pay f r Itself in the saving of fuel, over any other Stove, In every 18 months' use. We hare decided to reduco our very large stick of Goods to open the way for our Spring Stock, by selling off at a very small advance upon cost. nnv2A HOME INSURANCE COMPANY. Office lis and 111 Ilroadway, asrxrw jsronis:. Cash Capital, $000,000 Assets, $097,320.88 J. MILTON SMITH. Sec'r"" CIIAS. J. MARTIN, President. A. r. WILLMAHTII, Vice President. rpiUS RELIAIU.E COMPANY, HAVING A. looreasud its Cash Capital, with a largo surplus, con tinues to underwrite Fire risks at rates of other equally rO' spons ble Companies. . . JOHN II. WHEELER, Agent for Columbus and vicinity, del-d3m Ollice HI High street, Savage's Ulock, HOUSES FOR SALE.7 rpiIE FINE NEW HOUSE NOW FINISH. I. INU on Mroartwny. y! The House In whloh I am now living, on Oak near b" Fourth, being rentrally located, and containing till Twelve Rooms, Oas, and othor conveniences, making it very desirable rexldcnre. TWENTY-ONE ACRES OF VERY tmnirnt t.i vn threo-fourtha of a mile north of the Depot, lying on the Plank Road and Park Avenue, suitable for Oanion pur-poses, or a beautiful Suburban Rosidcncc; divided to suit purchasers. Also two meant lots on State Avenue i ttaennt lot on Franklin Avenue; 1 racsnt lot on llrowlwav, and other desirable City property, all of which I will sell low If applied iusuou. iaec lonamj J. si, JIcUUHB. (Pitta tote piftiiinal. WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. 9, I860. STATE ITEMS. WlUonghby Female Seminary, The lust I'liincsvlllo Teltgeaph i&yn At a rcoctit tneHtlnRof the friends of IhoSeml-nnrjr now In the cotire of completion In Wll-louRhby, some $000 was aiMcJ toln funds, which glvci (hum $2,200, The remaining turn needed to complete the Institution, will be secured with out difficulty. We learn that tho citizens of Willotifrhby contemplate giving FoHtI ioon for the benefit of the Institution, Tho Portage County Sentinel says; Many of our farmers in different parts of the country have been engaged, during the past few weeks, in making niaplo sugar. We are informed that the tap runs very freely. Jail Delivery. On Saturday light about 6 o'clock, throe prisoners escaped from tho county jail. They managed to get en tnpoftdw second tier of colls, and from thonco they worked Ibclr way through the roof and then converted their bed clothes Into a rope, fastening ono end to the roof, nnd four slid down to the ground, and three made their escape, one being retakon. The names of the three are J. 0. McKinney, Dyrus McKnight, and Honry Weabcr. No blamo can be attached to the jailor, as the jail was closely and carefully watched. Tho officers aro on the alort, nnd are making every exertion to recover the prisoners. Day ton Journal. Drain Work. Over-workof thobrain,afrainst which we hear eo many people cry, nnd which we bear so many cosy-looking men deplore very complacently in their own persons, is not by a good (leal so dangerous ns undorwork of the brain, that rare and obscure calamity from which nobody is supposed ever to suffer. The Hov. Oncsimus Howl drops his ehln, cle-vatcs bis eyes, upsets his digestion with excess of tea and muffin, and supports, upon thcdoueliv face he thus acquires, a reputation for tho great strain on his brains caused by the outpouring of a weekly puddle of words. His friends labor to prop up his brain with added piles of muffin. l'aicr becomes nis rnce, and more idiotio his expression, as ho lives from New Year's dav to New Year's day, rattling about in his empty head the few ideas of other men he has contrived to borrow, and tranquility claims all the sweets or indulgence on account of the strain put upon his wits. Dr. l'orpice is wheeled about from house to houso in his brougham, prescribes his cordials and his mild aporicnts; treats by help of what knowledge gathered from a past feneration mav happen to have grown into his habit of practice, all the disease bo sees; now nnd then turns to a book when ho is puzzled, but more common ly dozes after dinner. Yet very gladly does the doctor near ine talk about immense strain upon his mind, large practice, great responsibility, and the wondering that one poor head can carrv all he knows. Ho soldom passes a day without having taken care to confijo to somebody that ne ib ovcr-worKoa. unce a wccK, indeed, if his practice be largo, he may be forced into some effort to use his brains, but that ho doe really exercise them once a week, I am not certain. Tho lawyer elevates his routine into a crush of brain-work. Tho author and the merchant flatter themselves, or account themselves flat tered, by an application to their labors also of the same complimentary oendsrience. The truth is that Hard work of the brain, taken alone apart from griefs and fears, from forced or voluntary stinting of the body's need of food or sleep, and the mind's noed of social intercourse does infinitely more to prolong lifo and strength en reason in tho workers than to cut or fray the minu oi oiiiier. men orcan nown under tho grind of want, under the strain nf a continuous denial to tho body of its half a dozen hours a day of sleep, its few necessary pounds of whole some food, and its occasional exercise of tonguo and legs. If an author spends his wholo life in his study, bis lifo fails under the pressure of ilia Buuiary system, ir a great lawyer refuses himsolf month after month tho noccssary fourth part of the day for sleep, ho wears his brain out, not by repletion of study, but by privation of something else. Under all ordinary circumstances no man who performs work for which he is competent is called upon to deny himself the first neces saries ol lite, oxocpt during short periods of en croachmcnt which occur to men in cvory occupation, and which seldom are of long duration, and can almost invariably be followed by a long penou oi easo suincicnt tor recovery. Healthy men, who havo bed and board assured to them, while they can ent, sleep, stir, and bo merry, will have sound minds, though they work their brains all day, and provide them for the other five or six hours with that light employment which is the chief toil of Doctor Porpice or tho Roverend Onesimus. Household Wordt. Hon. Joanna R. Glddlnga. Tho long and Arduous term of icrvice of this (rontlomon in the Congress of the United States draws to a olose. On tho 4th of March ho will cast off the robes of office, and once more become " one of the people." We are glad to learn from Washington that his frionds now In that city intend to 'present a handsome testimonial. the correspondent of the N. Y. Evening Pott thus spenks of it : "The Republican Sonators and Representatives of this Congress have opened a subscription paper, which was speedily filled up, for the purposo of raising between five and six hun dred dollars to purchase magnificent servico of piato, to do presented to the venerable Joshua R. Giddings, as testimonial of their appreciation of his public labors In tho councils of the nation. These labors have extended through twenty years. Tho gift is not one of a political nature. Several 'Democrats' aro among tho subscribers, snd others from tho same party de-Birod to contribute, but did not wish to have their names appear. Such subscriptions were declined, as tho names of all donors aro to be inscribed upon tho plate, with a suitable inscrip. tion in addition." Wo have no doubt that the present will be gratifying to Mr. Giddings, as it certainly will to his frionds in every part of the Union, h will remain, we trust, an heir loom in his family for many generations. Mr. Giddings has ono more duty to perform to his countrymen, and that is to wruo a oook containing a history of histwenty-two conseoutive years' service in tho House of Representatives. Boiton Atlae. Itnssla In Possession of the Primitive Edena ana sacrta 1'lacea of the Hacc. Biblioal geographers point to tho lake Ian, in northern Armenia, andluow a Russian Dossession. as tho spot whore once was situated the paradise lost by tho fault of Adam and Eve. Indo-European theorists, especially Dunsen, locato the oradlo of the raco (or the primitive Kdon) in northern Asia. It occupied all tho present western and part of tho eastern Tihoria, extending from 40 (o 53 latitude, and from 60 to 100 longitude Tho .Arctic ocean, at that time as pleasant as the Mediterranean, with the Ural niountans as islands, was the northern boundary. On the east lay the Altai and tho Chinese Blue or Celestial mountains; on the south tho ParopamistiB, or Hindoo-Koosh; and on tne westtne Caucasus and tho Ararat. Both tho Edons are now Russian possessions. Resides, Russian influence is pronondoratine In Jerusalem; and the spot in Rome assigned by archaiologists as the one where Romulus was nnrsod by a ihe-wolf, is Russian property, having neen nought ry Nicholas forthe sake of excavations. By a curious coincidence Russia owns in this way the places moat saored in the history or our race. if. r. rotL ' Word tor Misslo. r aaoaui r. nonius. I Fare the well we part foreverl A II regrets an now in valul Fata decree that ws must sever, Ne'er to meet ha earth again. Other isles wlH bendalwv thee. Other hearts msy seek thy shrine, Dot no othor e'er will love the Wllh the constancy of mine. Vet farewell we pari for everl All regrota are now In vain! Fates decrees that ws must sever, Ne'er to meet on earth again, , Fare Iha welll II. Like the shadow on the dial Lingers atlll our parting klssl Life has no severer trial, Death no pang tn equal this. All the worhl is now before thee, Every crime to roam at will, But within the land that bore thee, One fond heart will love the still. Yet farowoll we part foroverl All regrota aro now In valul Fate decrees that ws must ever, Ne'er to meet on oarl h again. Fare the well! THE HIDDEN HAND. BT EMMA D. E. . SOVTIIWORTH. Atrrnoa or "Tin satna or ax ivkkino," "the disibtip wir," TO., ETC,, ETC. CHAPTER I Tub Nocturnal Visit. Whence is that knocking? How Is't with me when every sound appals nis 1 I hear a knocking In the south entry ! Hark I more knocking I . Suakupeaue. Hurricane Hall is a large old family mansion, built of dark, red sandstone, in ono of the loneliest and wildest of the mountain regions of Virginia.Tho estate is surrounded on three sides by a rango of steep, grey rocks, spiked with clumps of dark evergreens, and called, from its horseshoe form, the Devil's Hoof. On tho fourth side, the ground gradually descends in broken rock and barren soil to the edge of tho wild mountain stream known as the Devil's Run. When storms and floods were high, the loud roaring of the wind through the wild mountain gorges, and the torrifio raging of the torrent over its rocky course, gave to this savage locality its ill-omenod names of Devil's Hoof, Devil's Run and Hurricane Hall. Major Ira Warfield, tho lonely proprietor of the Hull, was a veteran officer, who, in disgust at what he supposed to be ill-requited services, had retired from public life to spend the evening of his vigorous ago on this his patrimonial estate. Hero ho lived in sechision, with hisold-fashioned housekeeper, Mrs. Condiment, and bis old family servants and his favorite dogs and horses. Here his mornings wore usually spent in the chaac, and his afternoons and evenings were occupied in small convivial suppers among his few chosen companions of the chase or the bottle. In person Major Warfield was tall and strongly built, reminding one of somo old iron-limbed Douglas of the olden time. His features were largo and harsh; his complexion dork red, as that of ono bronzed by long exposure nnd flushed with strong drink. His fierce, dark gray eyes were surmounted by thick, heavy, black brows, that, when gathered into a frown, .reminded one of thundercloud, as the flashing orbs beneath them did of lightning. His hard, harsh face was surrounded by a thick growth of iron-grey hair and beard that met beneath his chin. His usual habit was a black cloth coat, crimson vest, black leather breeches, long black yarn stockings, fastened at tho knees, and morocco slippers with silver buttons. In character Major Warfield was arrogant, domineering and violent equally loved and feared by his faithful old fumily servants at home disliked and dreaded by his neighbors and acquaintances abroad, who, partly from his house and partly from his character, fixed upon him the appropriate nickname of Old Hurricane.There was, however, other ground of dislike beside that of his arrogant mind, violent temper and domineering habits. Old Hurricane was said to be an old bachelor, yet rumor whispered that there was in somo obscure part of the world, hidden away from human sight, a descried wifo and child, poor, folorn and heart-broken. It was further whispered that the elder brother of Ira Warfiold hod mysteriously disappeared, and not without some suspicion of foul play on the part of tho only person in the world whohadastrong interest in his "taking off." However these things might be, it was known for a certainty that Old Htirrioane had an only sister, widowed, sick and poor, who with her son dragged on a wretched life of ill-requited toil, severo privation and painful infirmity, in a distant city, unaided, unsought and uncared for by her. cruel brother. It was the night of the last day of October. 1845. The evening bad closed in very dark and gloomy. About dusk the wind arose in the north-west, driving up masses of leaden hued clouds, and in a few minutes the ground was covered deep with snow, and the air was filled with driving sleet. - 1 As this was All Hallow Eve, the dreadful inclemency of the w eathor did not prevent the negroes of Hurricane Hall from availing themselves of their capricious old master's permission, nnd going down in a body to a banjo breakdown held in the negro quarters of their next neighbor. Upon this evening, then, there was left at Hurrioane Hall only Major Warfield, Mrs. Condiment, his little old housekeeper, and Wool, his body Bervant. . Early in the evening the old hall was shut un closely, to keep out as much as possible the sound of the storm that roared through the mountain chasms and cannonaded the walls of the house as if determined to force an entrance. As soon as she hud seen that all was Btife, Mrs. Condiment went to bed and went to sleep. pii.lt was about ten o'clock that night that old Hurricane, well wrapped up in his quilted flannel dressing gown, sat in his well padded easy chair before a warm and bright fire, taking his comfort in his own most oomfortablo bed-room. This was the hour of the coziest enjoyment to tho solf-indulgcnt old Sybarite, who dearly loved his own case. Very comfortable was Old Hurricane; and as he toasted his feet and sipped his punch, while hisblack servant, Wool, applied the warming-pan to his cozy couch, he fairly hugged himself for enjoyment, and declared that nothing under heaven would or could tempt him to leave that room and that house and go out into that storm on that night. Just as ho had como to this emphatio determination, he was Btartled by a violent ringing of the doorbell. Ordering Wool to go and see what was the matter, he hastily arrayed himself in his sleeping habiliments and jumped into bed, determined not to be intruded upon, or to becalled out of hi 8 room on any account whatever. At this moment Wool renppcarcd. " Shut the door, you villain I Do you intend to stand there holding It open on tne all night?" vociferated the old man. Wool hastily closed the offending portals, and hurried to his master's side. " Well, sir, who was it rung tho bell V "Sar, de Reverend Mr. Parson Goodwin, and he say how he must see you yourself, personally, alone 1" "See mo, you villain! Didn't you tell him that I had retired ?" "Yes, Marso, 1 tell him you were gone to bed and asleep more'n an hour ago, and he ordered me to come wake you up, and say how it were a matter o' lifo and death I" "Lifo and death? What have I to do with life and death ? I won't stir 1 If the parson wants to see mo, he will have to come up here and see me in bed." "Mus' I fetch him reverence up, sar?" . " Yes, I wouldn't got up and go down to see-Washington. Shut tho door, you rascal I or I'll throw the bootjack at your wooden head I" Wool obeyed with alacrity, and in time to escape the threatened missile. After an absence of a few minutes he was hoard returning, attending upon the footsteps of another. And the next minute be entered, ush ering in the Rev. Mr. Goodwin, the parish minister of Bethlehem, St. Mary's. . "How do you do? how do you do? Glad to see you, sir I glad to see you, though obliged to receive you in bed I Fact is, I caught a cold with this severe change of weather, and took a warm negus and went to bed to sweat it off I You'll excuse me Wool, draw that easy chair up to my bedside for worthy Mr. Goodwin, and bring him a glass of warm negus. It will do him good after his cold ride." "I thank you, Major Warfleldl I will take the seat, but not the negus, if you please, tonight.""Not tho negus I Oh, come, now, you are joking! Why, it will keep you from catching cold, and be a most comfortable nightcap, disposing you to sleep and sweat like a baby I Of courso you spend the night with us?" "I thank you, not I must take tho road again in a few minutes." "Take the road again to-night! Why, man alive! it is midnight, and the snow driving like all Lapland." "Sir, I am sorry to refuse your proffered hospitality and leave your comfortable roof to-night, and sorrier still to have to take you with mo,1' said the pastor, gravely. "Take mc with you! No, no, my good sir! no, no, that is too good a joke ha! hal" "Sir, I fear that you will find it a very serious ono! Your servant told you that my errand was one of imminent urgency?" "Yes, something like life and death ." "Exactly down in. the cabin near tho Punch Bowl, there is an old woman dying -." "There, I knew it. I was just saying there might bo an old woman dying. But, my dear sir, what's that to me? What can I do?" "Humanity, sir, would prompt yon." "Rut, my dear sir, how can I holp her? . I am no physician to prescribe ." "She is far past a physician's help." "Nor am I a priest to hear her confession " "Her confession God has already received." . "Well, and I'm not a lawyer to draw up hor will.;. "No, sir, but you are recently appointed one of the Justioesof the Peace for Alleghany." "Yes; well, what of that. That docs not comprise the duty of my getting up out of my warm bed and going through a snow storm to see an old woman expire." "Excuse me for insisting, sir; but this is an official duty," said ihe parson, mildly but firmly. "I'll I'll throw up my commissionto-morrow," growled the old man. "To-morrow you may do that, but meanwhile, to night, being still in the commission of the peace, you are bound to get up and go with mo to this woman's bedside." "And what the demon is wanted of mo there?" "To receive her dying deposition." "To receive a dying deposition! Good Heaven! was she murdered, then?" exclaimed the old man, in alarm, as he started out of bed and began to draw on his nether garments. "Be composed she was not murdered," said the pastor. "Well, then, what is it? Dying deposition! It must concern a crime," exclaimed the old man, hastily drawing on his coat. "It does concern a crime" "What crime, for tho lovo of heaven?" "I am not at liberty to tell you. She will do that." "Wool, go down and rouse up Jehu, and tell him to put Parson Goodwin's mule in the stable for the night. And tell him to put the black draught horses to the close carriage-, and light both the front lanterns for we shall have a dark, stormy road Shut the door, you infernal! I beg your pardon, parson, but that villain always leaves the door ajar after him." The good parson bowed gravely; and the major completed his toilet by the time the servant returned and reported the carriage ready. "To the Devil's Punch Bowl" was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed tho minister into the carriage. "And now, sir," lie continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany thnt prays to bo delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death;' for if we should be so lucky as lo escape Black Donald and bis gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of theso dreadful mountains." "A pair of saddle mules would have been a safer conveyance, certainly," said the minister. Old Hurricane knew that, but though a great sensualist, he was a brave man, and so he had rather risk his life in a close carriage than suffer cold upon a sure-footed mule's back. After many delays and perils, the pastor and Old Hurricane arrived at their destination, called the Witch's Hut or Old Hut's Cabin. In one corner of the hut, on a ragged couch, lay a gray-haired and emaciated woman, evidently near unto (loath. On being informed that a magistrate had arrived, she insisted on everybody else leaving the room, as sho would speak with him nlone. Her request having been complied with, Old Hurricane drew from his pocket a Bible, administered the oath, and then said: "Now, then, my good soul, begin 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,'' you know. Hut hrst, your namer "Is it possible you don't know me, master?" "Not I, in faith!" " For the love of heaven, look at me, and try to recollect me, sir! It is necessary some one authority should be able to know me," Baid the woman, raising her haggard eyes to the face of her visitor. The old man adjusted his spectacles and gave her a scrutinizing look, exclaiming at inter vals "Lord bless my soul! it is! itaint! it must! it can't be t Granny Grewell the the the mid wifo that disappeared from here some twelve or thirteen years ago?" " Yos, master, I am Nancy Grewell, the Indies' nurse, who vanished from sight so mysteriously some thirteen years ago!" replied the woman. "Hoaven help our hearts! And for what crime was it you ran away? Come make a clean breast of it, woman? You have nothing lo fear in doing so, for you are past the arm of earthly law now!" " I know it, master." "And the best way to prepare to meet the Divine Judgo is to make all tho reparation that you can by a full confession I" "I know it, sir if I had committed a crime; but I have committed no crime, neither did I run away." "What? what? what? What was it, then ? Remember, witness, you aro on your oath I" "I know that, sir, and I ?ill toll the truth; but it must bo in my own way." At this moment a violent blast of wind and hail roared down tho mountain side and rattled against the walls, shaking the witch's hut, as if it would nave snnnim it bdoui tneir ears. It was a proper overture to the tale that was about to be told. Conversation was impossible until the storm raved past and was hoard dvinir in deep reverberating echoes from tho depths of ilio "'Dovil's Pnnnh Howl." "It is some thirteen years ago," began Granny Grewell, "upon just such a night of storm as this, that 1 was mounted on my old mule Mollv with my saddlo-bogs full of dried .yarbs, and stilled waters and sich, as I alius carried when I was out 'tendin' on the sick. I was on mv way o-going to see a lady as I was sent for to tend. ' "Well, master! I'm not 'shamed to say, never was afraid of man, beast, nor spirit and never stopped at going out all hours of the night, through tho most loansomest roads, if so be I. was called upon so to do. Still I must say that jest as me and Molly, my mulo, got into the doep, thick, lonnsome woods as stands round the old Hidden House in the hollow, I did foci queerish; 'case it was the dead hour of night, and it was said how strange things were seen and beam, yes, and done too, in that dark, deep, lonesome place. T I . . .. - . i wen now even my mine nioiiy roit queer too, by the way she stuck up her ears, stiff as quills. So, partly to keep up my own spirits, and partly to courage her, says I, 'Molly,' says I. 'what are ye afeard on? Be a man, Molly l' But Molly stepped 'out cautious, and pricked up her long ears all the same. "Well, master, it was to dark I eouldn't see a yard past Molly's ears, and the path was so narrow and the bushes so thick we could hardly get along; but just as we earn to the little oreek . as they calls the Spout, cause the wator jumps and jets along till it empties into the Punch Bowl, and just as Molly was cautiously putting her fore foot into the water, out starts two men from the bushes and seizes poor Molly's bridle!" "Good heaven 1" exclaimed Major Warfield. "Well, master, before I could ery out, one of them willains seized me by the scruff of the neck, and with the other hand on my mouth he says: "Be silent, you old fool, or I'll blow your brnins out!" "And then master, I saw for the first time that their faces were covered over with black crape. I couldn't a-screamed if they'd let me, for my breath was gone and my senses were going along with it from the fear that was on me. . - " 'Don't struggle, come along quietly and you shall not be hurt,' says tho man as he bad spoke bofore. ' ' "Struggle I I couldn't a-s'ruggled to a-saved my soul! I couldn'tspeak! I couldn't breathe I I liked to have a-dropped right offen Molly's back. One on 'em says, says he: "'Give her some brandy I And t'other takes out a flask and puts it to my lips and says, says he: "'Here, drink this.' "Well, master, as he had me still by ihe scruff o'the neck I couldn't do no other ways but open my mouth and drink it. And as soon as 1 took a swallow my breath came back and .my speech. . " 'And oh, gentlemen,' says I. 'ef its 'your money or your lifo' you mean, I haint it about me! 'Deed 'clare to tho Lord-a-mighty I haint! it's wrapped up in an old cotton glove in a hole in ihe plastering in the chimney-corner at borne, and ef you'll spare my life, you can go there and get it,' says I. " 'You old blockhead,' s tys they, 'we want neither one nor t'other I Come along quietly and you shall receive no harm. But at the first cry or attempt to escape this shall stop you I' And with that the willain held the mizzle of a pistol so nigh my nose that I smelt , brimstone, while t'other one bound a silk hand-kerchcr 'round my eyes, and then took pocr Molly's bridle and led her along. I couldn't see, in course, and I disBint breathe for fear cf the pistol. But I said my prayers to myself all the time. "Well, master, they led the mule on down the path, until we corned to a place wide enough to turn, when they turned us 'round and led us back outcn the wood, and then round and round and up and down, and cross ways and length ways, as ef they didn't want me to find where they were taking me. " Well, sir, when they'd walk about in this ' fused way, lcadin' of (ho mulo about a mile, I knew we was in the woods agin the very same woods and the very same path I knowed by the feel of the place and tho sound of the bushos, as we hit up against them each side, and also tho rumbling of the Spout as it tumbled along toward the Punch Bowl. We went down, and down, and down, and lower, and lower, and lower, until we got right down in the bottom of ' that hollow. "Then we stopped. A gate' was opened. I put up my hand to raise the handkerchief, and saw where I was; but, juBt at that minute, I felt the mizzle o' the pistle like a ring of ice right agin my right temple, and the -willain growling into my ear: '"If you do !' . . "But I didn't I dropped rpy hand down as if I had been shot, and afore t had seen any ' thing either. - So we went through the gate, and up a gravelly walk I knew it by the crackling of the gravel under Molly's feet and stopped at a horse-block, whore one o' them willains lifted me off. I put np my hand again. " ' Do, if you dare,' says t'other one, with the mizzle o' the pistol At my head. " I dropped my hand like lead. So thoy led me on a lit tle way, and then up some steps. I counted them to myself as I went along. They were six. Y'ou see, master, 1 took all this pains to know the house again. Then they opened a door that opened in the middle. They then went along a passage and up more stairs there waB ten and a turn, and then ten more. Then along another passage, and up another flight of stairs, just like the first. Then along another passage, and up a third flight of stairs. They wos alike. ' . " Well, sir, here we was at the top o' the house. Ono o' them willians opened a door on tho left , side, and t'other said "There go in and do your duty !" and pushed me through the door and shut and locked it on me. Good gracious, sir, how scared I wast I slipped off the silk handkerchief, and 'feared as I was, I didn't forget to put it in my bosom. . "Then I looked about me. ' Right afore me on the hearth was a little weny taper burning, that Bhowed I was in a great big garret with sloping walls. At one end two deep dormer windows, and a black walnut bureau standing between them. At t'other end a great tester beadstead with dark curtains. There was a dark carpet on the floor. . And with all there were so many dark objects and so. many shadows, and the little taper burned so dimly that I could hardly " tell t'other from which, or keep from breaking my nose against things as I groped about. "And what wag I in this room for to do? , I couldn't even form an idee. . But presently my blood ran cold to hear a groan from behind the curtain then another and another then a cry as of a child in mortal agony, saying: " 'For the love of Heaven, save me !' "I ran to the bed and dropped the curtains, and liked to have fainted at what I saw." .. "And what did you see?" asked the magistrate. "' ' "Master, behind those dark curtains I saw a yoon creature tossing about on the bed, flinging nor fair and beautiful arms about, and tearing wildly at the fine lace that trimmed her night drees. But, master, that wasn't what almost made me faint it was that her right hand was sewed up in black crape, and her whole face and head completely covered with black crape, drawn down and fastened securely around her throat, leaving only a small slit at the lips and nose to breathe through!" '.''. "What! take care, woman! remember that you are upon your oath!" said the magistrate. "I know it, master! And as I hope to be forgiven, I am telling you the truth!" "Go on, then." "Well, sir, she was a young creature, scarcely past childhood, if one might judge by her small size, and soft, rosy skin. I asked her to let me take that black crape from her face and head" but she threw up her hands and exclaimed ' " 'Oh, no, no! for my life, nol' ' "Well, master, I hardly know how to tell you what followed " said the old woman, hesitating in embarrassment . . "Go right straight on like a carjof Juggernaut, woman! Remember the whole truth!" "Wei!, master, in the next two hours there were twins born in that room a boy and girl; the boy was dead, the girl living. And all the time I hoard the measured tramping of one of them willains up and down the passages outside of that room. Presently the steps stopped, and there was a rap at the door. I went and listened, but did not open It." '"Is it all over?' the voice asked. ' "Bofore I could answer, a cry from the bed caused me to look round. There was the poor masked mother stretching out her white arms toward me in tho most imploring way. I hastened back to her. "Tell him no no,' she said. ' . .' TO BB CONTlNTBD IX OUR WSXT. Boarders Wantcd-Rooms to Let, rPWO VACANT ROOSIS, WITH HOARD, X ran be obtained by early application. The rooms are very desirable, and suitable for either families or single persons. Apply at 103 Third street. M-d3t